For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,076 students in 51106, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 51106, IA is East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 51106 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 51106, IA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51106, IA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Lorraine Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Gr: 6-8 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
51106, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3409 Indiana Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4039
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4039
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
1800 Sioux Trail
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1800 Sioux Trail
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
4820 4th Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4050
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4050
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 51106, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 51106, IA include East Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 51106?
1 public middle schools are located in 51106.
What is the racial composition of students in 51106?
51106 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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